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Academic english iii

• October 1, 2013

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Contents

• - How to write an introduction paragraph.
• - How to write a concluding paragraph.

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Essay Structure - Introduction

• Consists of two parts
• 1. Opening Statements.
• - attract readers attention.
• 2. Thesis statement.
• - state the main idea of the essay.
• - names the specific topic.
• - gives a general idea of essays
  contents.

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Essay Structure - Body

• Consists of one or more paragraphs
• - Each paragraph develops the claim set out in
  the thesis statement.
• - Number of paragraphs in the body varies.

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Essay Structure - Conclusion

• Consists of two parts
• 1. A summary or review of the main points
  discussed in the body.
• 2. Closing.

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Essay Structure - Other elements

• - Unity
• - Coherence
• i.e.) Transition signals therefore, because,
  although, first.
• - More on these later.

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Thesis statement

• Most important sentence in the introduction.
• It is usually the last sentence in the
  introduction.
• - It states the specific topic of the essay
  and also indicates the type of essay. - The
  thesis statement tells the reader about the
  contents of the essay.

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Thesis statement

• The pattern of organization the essay will
  follow
• When buying a used car, use these four strategies
  to get the best price.
• There are two key differences between a divorce
  lawyer and a corporate lawyer.
• My best friend and I spent an entire summer
  building a tree house in my grandmothers old
  apple tree.

Instructional
Comparison/contrast
Chronological order
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Thesis statement

• The thesis statement makes a claim and indicates
  how this claim will be discussed.
• Examples
• Native Americans have made valuable
  contributions to modern U.S. culture,
  particularly in the areas of language, art, and
  government. A college education is a good
  investment because it increases earning
  potential, provides networking opportunities,
  and broadens perspectives.

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Thesis Statement Key Features

• - States the main idea of the essay in a complete
  sentence.
• - Is not written as a question.
• - Comes at the end of the introduction.
• - States the claim/position of the paper.
• - States how the claim will be discussed/analyzed.
  
• - Does not directly announce the main topic.

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Thesis Statement Problems.

• Poor
• The sport of cross-country jogging.
• ? Not a complete sentence. No claim.
• Improved
• The sport of cross-country running allows people
  to get in better shape and meet interesting
  people.

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Thesis Statement Problems.

• Poor
• Why do I want to be a teacher?
• ? This is a question, not a statement.
• Improved
• Being a teacher is a great profession because it
  allows a person to work with students and be
  creative.

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Thesis Statement Problems.

• Poor
• I will compare and contrast Hansot ??? and Kim
  Pasa.
• ? This is an announcement. It is also too
  general. WHAT will the two restaurants be
  compared/contrasted on?
• Improved
• Despite similarities in both price and service
  between Hansot Dosirak and Kim Pasa, Hansots
  superior menu choice and food quality make it a
  better choice for a student on a budget.

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Essay Structure - Introduction

• Funnel introduction
• - wide at the top, narrow at the bottom.

General statements
thesis statement
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Essay Structure - Introduction
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Introduction
General comment
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thesis
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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• Essay topic compare/contrast Hansot and Kim Pasa
  for a college student on a budget
• 1. Focus on a key word or phrase related to your
  topic.
• - food in college

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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• Food in college
• 2. Write an opening sentence providing a general
  comment about that word/phrase.
• - While attending college, having access to
  food that is both cheap and convenient is
  important to a students survival.

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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• Food in college
• While attending college, having access to food
  that is both cheap and convenient is important to
  a students survival.
• 3. Write a few more (2 or 3) more specific
  sentences that lead you to your actual topic
  (thesis).
• - Despite the fact that college students
  constantly need food to fuel their academic and
  extracurricular activities, having the funds to
  purchase this food can be an issue most students
  are on a limited budget. This budget forces
  students to seek a balance between food that they
  like and food they can afford.

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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• While attending college, having access to food
  that is both cheap and convenient is important to
  a students survival. Despite the fact that
  college students constantly need food to fuel
  their academic and extracurricular activities,
  having the funds to purchase this food can be an
  issue most students are on a limited budget.
  This budget forces students to seek a balance
  between food that they like and food they can
  afford.
• 4. Next, write a sentence (or 2) clearly relating
  to the previous sentences and also introducing
  the specific topic.
• - Freshmen, who are often new to being on a
  budget need to know how to get the best out of
  their food budgets. Hansot Dosirak and Kim Pasa
  are two popular restaurants for college students
  to get their meals.

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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• While attending college, having access to food
  that is both cheap and convenient is important to
  a students survival. Despite the fact that
  college students constantly need food to fuel
  their academic and extracurricular activities,
  having the funds to purchase this food can be an
  issue most students are on a limited budget.
  This budget forces students to seek a balance
  between food that they like and food they can
  afford. Freshmen, who are often new to being on a
  budget need to know how to get the best out of
  their food budgets. Hansot Dosirak and Kim Pasa
  are two popular restaurants for college students
  to get their meals.
• 5. Finish with the thesis statement.
• - Despite similarities in both price and service
  between Hansot and Kim Pasa, Hansots wider menu
  choice and food quality make it a better choice
  for a student on a budget.

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Funnel Introduction Step-by-step

• While attending college, having access to food
  that is both cheap and convenient is important to
  a students survival. Despite the fact that
  college students constantly need food to fuel
  their academic and extracurricular activities,
  having the funds to purchase this food can be an
  issue most students are on a limited budget.
  This budget forces students to seek a balance
  between food that they like and food they can
  afford. Freshmen, who are often new to being on a
  budget need to know how to get the best out of
  their food budgets. Hansot Dosirak and Kim Pasa
  are two popular restaurants for college students
  to get their meals. Despite similarities in both
  price and service between Hansot and Kim Pasa,
  Hansots wider menu choice and food quality make
  it a better choice for a student on a budget.

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Concluding Paragraph

• Often a cause for alarm.

What do I say in the conclusion?
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Concluding Paragraph

• First You do not need to make a profound
  statement that will change modern human thought
  forever.
• - The purpose of the conclusion in a short
  essay is to concisely wrap-up the essay.

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Concluding Paragraph

• Basic essay structure
• - Tell them what youre going to tell them
  (thesis statement)
• - Tell them (body)
• - Tell them what you have told them (conclusion)

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Concluding Paragraph

• First, tell them what you have told them
• - Refer back to the thesis statement.
• - Re-state your position/argument (in different
  words)
• - Give a brief summary of the information that
  supports your position.

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Concluding Paragraph

• The important information has been re-stated.

So what?
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Concluding Paragraph

• Finish, by stating the so what?
• - The implications of your argument.
• or
• - What might happen as a result of this
  information
  (future prediction)

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Concluding Paragraph - Example
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• Topic

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Concluding Paragraph - Example

• Thesis statement Despite similar price points
  and hardware, the Xtablet is a better value than
  the Ypad due to its advantages in software and
  portability.
• Conclusion
• ? Transition into the conclusion.
• Ultimately, it is the consumer's choice of what
  tablet computer to buy.

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Concluding Paragraph - Example

• Thesis statement Despite similar price points
  and hardware, the Xtablet is a better value than
  the Ypad due to its advantages in software and
  portability.
• Conclusion
• ? Re-state the argument and briefly summarize the
  important points.
• Ultimately, it is the consumer's choice of what
  tablet computer to buy. However, the Xtablet,
  while sharing a similar price point and similar
  hardware with the Ypad, offers a superior value
  to customers due to its software features, such
  as insta-upload and VRX, and its longer battery
  life, giving it more portability.

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Concluding Paragraph - Example

• Thesis statement Despite similar price points
  and hardware, the Xtablet is a better value than
  the Ypad due to its advantages in software and
  portability.
• Conclusion
• ? Give a so what?
• Ultimately, it is the consumer's choice of what
  tablet computer to buy. However, the
  Xtablet,while sharing a similar price point and
  similar hardware with the Ypad, offers a superior
  value to customers due to its software features,
  such as insta-upload and VRX, and its longer
  battery life, giving it more portability. For
  anyone currently in the market for a
  budget-priced tablet that has software features
  that standup to higher-priced models, the Xtablet
  makes a smart, affordable choice that is sure to
  impress.

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Concluding Paragraph - Example

• Ultimately, it is the consumer's choice of what
  tablet computer to buy. However, the
  Xtablet,while sharing a similar price point and
  similar hardware with the Ypad, offers a superior
  value to customers due to its software features,
  such as insta-upload and VRX, and its longer
  battery life, giving it more portability. For
  anyone currently in the market for a
  budget-priced tablet that has software features
  that standup to higher-priced models, the Xtablet
  makes a smart, affordable choice that is sure to
  impress.